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UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

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According to its present schedule of operation the Physical Plant Division estimates a saving of approximately $5,000 in the operating budget by the end of the fiscal year to make up for this supplementary appropriation. On motion of Mr. Armstrong, this appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. Karraker, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Williams; no, none; not voting, Mr. Trees; absent, Mr. Barr, Mr. Blair, Mr. Horner.

APPROPRIATION FOR UNIVERSITY BANDS

(6) A recommendation that an appropriation of $200 be made from the Reserve and Contingent Fund to the University Bands to supplement the appropriation made for expense and equipment for the current year. On motion of Mrs. Hopkins, this appropriation was made, by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. Karraker, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Trees, Mr. Williams; no, none; absent, Mr. Barr, Mr. Blair, Mr. Horner.

APPROPRIATION FOR PURCHASE OF LOCKS

(7) A recommendation from the Provost, the Director of the School of Physical Education, and the Comptroller, that the University purchase locks for the student lockers in the University gymnasia, and that each student who is issued a lock be required to deposit $1.00, which will be refunded when the lock is returned in good condition. Heretofore students have supplied their own locks, and this has proved unsatisfactory. It is recommended that this plan be put into effect in September, 1934. This will require an appropriation of $3,500 from the Reserve and Contingent Fund to purchase the locks. Aside from the practical advantage of the University furnishing the locks, there is ample justification for this expenditure because the University has had a net income from its locker and towel system which in the past three years has not been less than $4,000 a year, and previously was even higher. On motion of Mr. Trees, this recommendation was adopted. The appropriation was made by the following vote: Aye, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Hopkins, Mr. Karraker, Dr. Meyer, Mr. Trees, Mr. Williams; no, none; absent, Mr. Barr, Mr. Blair, Mr. Horner.

DEATH BENEFIT MRS. VIRGIL GILCHRIST WHEELER

(8) A report of the death on January 3, 1934 of Mrs. Virgil Gilchrist Wheeler, M.D., Associate in Hygiene and Medical Adviser at the University's Health Service Station, who served on the staff of the University since September 1, 1924. The Comptroller has paid her designated beneficiary the sum of $1,219, which was the death benefit payable under the rules of the Board and the terms of her employment. On motion of Dr. Meyer, this action was confirmed.

LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR PROFESSOR CHARLES M. KNEIER

(9) A recommendation from the. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Head of the Department of Political Science that Dr. Charles M. Kneier, Associate Professor of Political Science, be granted a leave of absence during 1934-1935, without pay, in order that he may supplement his training in political science by the study of law, with the understanding that his position will be left open for him. On motion of Mr. Williams, this leave was granted.